1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2001 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2001 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montclair | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2210 mm |
